US Bridges

FM 2454 over Draw

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of FM 2088 · Structure no. 192300233802005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2454 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2454 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2454
CrossesDraw
Location1.10 MI NW of FM 2088
RouteState Highway 2454
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82832, -94.98083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2020)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2454 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2454 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2454 over Draw carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2454 over Draw?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2454 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.